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David's troops defeat the Philistines, ending their threat to Israel. He also forms an alliance with the Phoenicians, who sent them craftworks and supplies that Israel needed.
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Saul is killed in the battle against the Philistines, and David becomes king of Judah and rules for 7 1/2 years.
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Saul becomes jealous of David and tries to kill him. David goes to the part of Israel where the tribe of Judah lived to gather an army of followers. Shortly after, he is named king of all Israel.
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He shot his first stone into Goliath's forehead, killing him. Video (starts at 2:55): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9eXstj_D30
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This happened when David was around 13 years old. Saul becomes jealous.
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David was born in Bethlehem. His father's name was an Ephrathite named Jesse, and he was the youngest of eight brothers. Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxhZQgfL3Zk
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Dies most likely of old age at around 70 years old.
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After he conquers Jerusalem, David rebuilds it and moves there from Hebron.
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David moves the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. He and other people help to carry it.
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David's life was from about 1040 BC to 970 BC. He grew up to be a great leader in Judah and in Israel. He ruled for about 40 years, which was longer than any other king in ancient Israel. What gained him popularity was defeating the Goliath in 1025 BC. After David died, his son Solomon became king.
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David's sons struggled to come to a decision of who would succeed their father as king. One of them, Absalom, rebelled against David, and that forced the king to leave for Jerusalem. Eventually, David's troops killed Absalom and regained control, but mourned for his son.
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